that Hukou (determining spatial mobility) in China and Caste (determining social mobility) in India act as institutions of … caste identity in India. The paper begins with two cases to demonstrate what Hukou and Caste is. Then, paper elaborates how … policies, aims to reform Hukou. On the other hand, in India, where political competition is at a higher level due to vibrant …

policies upholding the patriarchal family system. Finally, the authors hypothesize that child sex ratios in China and India …

position-changes that are taking place only slowly. Kinship systems in China, the Republic of Korea, and North India have … demographic forces making for a surplus of wives as overall mortality rates declined. India had the quietest history during this … continuation of brideprice in China, while in India there was a shift to dowry. ° Influenced the extent and manifestations of …